Overweight and Obesity Conditions: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Nursing Students in a Public University in Medellín, Colombia

Gaviria, Hugo Alberto Múnera; Blandón, Diego Alejandro Salazar; Durango, María del Pilar Pastor; Yepes, Teresita Alzate

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“…The literature shows that family history of CDL can increase the likelihood of developing a CDL or its risk factors [ 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 ]. A survey among university students in Colombia reported a similar finding, with an association between a family background of excess weight and obesity [ 39 ]. The findings suggest that a family history of CDL in the sample could predispose them to a greater risk of developing CDL at an earlier stage of their life.…”

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“…Other studies in younger adults show a higher prevalence than reported in this study. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 20.4% and 14.9% in a Saudi Arabian university [ 40 ], 21.7% and 3.0% in three Cameroonian universities [ 41 ], 23.2% and 11.3% in a US university [ 42 ], 25.1% and 7.6% in a university in Colombia [ 39 ], and 27% and 8.5% in an Egyptian university, respectively [ 43 ].…”

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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Patterns and Risk of Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle among University Students in Kenya

Nyanchoka

Stuijvenberg

Tambe

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This study assesses the fruit and vegetable consumption patterns and risk factors for chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDL) among young adults attending Kenyatta University, Kenya. Four hundred and twenty-three young adults aged 19–30 years participated in the cross-sectional study. Males were 75.0% less likely to be overweight than females (OR = 0.25; 0.13–0.47). The mean overall consumption of fruit and/or vegetables amounted to 3.6 servings in a typical day. Eight in ten participants consumed lower amounts of fruits and vegetables than recommended by the WHO. At least one combined risk factor of CDL was observed among 91.3% of the young adults. About 8.7% of the participants were classified as low risk for CDL (having none of the five risk factors), 48.9% had one risk factor, 32.9% had two risk factors, 8.5% had three risk factors, while 0.9% had four risk factors. A significant relationship between daily fruit consumption and waist circumference was observed. These findings show the dire need to develop public health nutrition activities aimed at increasing the intake of fruit and vegetables and sensitizing young adults, and the general population, to the risk factors of CDL.

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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Patterns and Risk of Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle among University Students in Kenya

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“…Por lo tanto, los datos presentados en este metaanálisis respaldan las recomendaciones actuales de AF y sugieren que el ejercicio físico podría ser una estrategia crítica para controlar la obesidad y el progreso del estado inflamatorio en la población pediátrica en relación con algunas adipocitoquinas. 8) Munera Gaviria y colaboradores [95], tuvieron como objetivo identificar la prevalencia de sobrepeso, obesidad y los factores asociados, en estudiantes de enfermería en una universidad pública en Medellín, Colombia. La obesidad y sobrepeso la estimaron por el IMC y para los factores asociados un cuestionario que indaga sobre variables relacionadas con datos: a) sociodemográficos; b) AF (actividad física aeróbica de intensidad moderada durante al menos 30 minutos, en cinco días a la semana o actividad física aeróbica de intensidad vigorosa durante un mínimo de 20 minutos tres días a la semana), c) escala de Goldberg para identificar síntomas presuntivos de ansiedad y depresión.…”

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Investigaciones realizadas en Colombia relacionadas con actividad física y obesidad 2010-2020

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Introducción: La obesidad es un problema de salud pública mundial. La actividad física es una herramienta importante de promoción y prevención de este problema. Se desconoce las investigaciones realizadas en Colombia al respecto, lo cual es necesario para implementar políticas públicas eficientes. Objetivo: analizar las investigaciones colombianas encontradas en bases de datos científicas sobre la actividad física y obesidad. Metodología: revisión sistemática de artículos de investigación realizados en Colombia del año 2010 al 2020, en las bases de datos PubMed y SciELO. Resultados: de 87 artículos encontrados, 23 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. El 91,3 % publicados en revistas indexadas internacionalmente. 69,5% estudios observacionales, 17,4% ensayos clínicos y 8,7% revisiones sistemáticas. Conclusiones: poca producción en Colombia. La mayoría en revistas indexadas, tuvieron diseño observacional y encontraron asociación entre poca actividad física con sobrepeso/obesidad. Alta prevalencia de sobrepeso/obesidad. Pocos autores fueron profesionales en el área del deporte y el entrenamiento. Introduction: Obesity is a global public health problem. Physical activity and exercise are important tools for promoting and preventing. The research carried out in Colombia in this regard is unknown, which is necessary to implement efficient public policies. Objective: to analyze Colombian research found in scientific databases on physical activity or exercise in overweight and obesity. Methodology: literary review of research articles carried out in Colombia from 2010 to 2020, in the PubMed and SciELO databases. Results: Of 87 articles found, 23 met the inclusion criteria. 91.3% published in internationally indexed journals. 69.5% observational studies, 17.4% clinical trials and 8.7% systematic reviews. Conclusions: little production in Colombia. Most of the indexed journals had an observational design and found an association between little physical activity and overweight/obesity. High prevalence of overweight/obesity. Few authors were professionals in the area of training.

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“…Among adolescents aged 15 to 17 years, overweight reaches 19.4% (IBGE, 2020). According to Gaviria et al (2017), among the population of young university students in the health care field, the prevalence of obesity and overweight is 7.6% and 25.1%, respectively. One of the leading causes of excess weight is a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity.…”

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The practice of physical exercise in the cardiovascular and psychobiological health of university students

Silva

Teles

Marques

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This study evaluated the effects of physical exercise on cardiovascular and psychobiological health (levels of anxiety, depression, fatigue) in university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted, including 72 students in the health care field in 2018. First, an anamnesis was conducted, with information on the eligibility criteria and the physical exercise they practice, to obtain the groups "practices physical exercise" and "no physical exercise." Among eligible individuals, anthropometric measurements were taken, heart rate variability was recorded, questionnaires on depression, anxiety, fatigue, and physical activity were applied, along with a cardiorespiratory test. Of the student participants, 45.0% were female, 20.0% were male, and 42 reported exercising, 30 did not. High levels of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and body fat percentage above adequate levels were observed in the study group. Students who practiced physical exercise had lower depression scores, lower body fat percentage, and better autonomic modulation when comparing study groups. There was no difference in cardiorespiratory fitness between practitioners and non-practitioners of physical exercise. A more active lifestyle, including the practice of regular physical activity, is a practical component in improving cardiometabolic and psychobiological profiles in university students and, therefore, should be encouraged during university life.

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Overweight and Obesity Conditions: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Nursing Students in a Public University in Medellín, Colombia

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Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Patterns and Risk of Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle among University Students in Kenya

Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Patterns and Risk of Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle among University Students in Kenya

Investigaciones realizadas en Colombia relacionadas con actividad física y obesidad 2010-2020

The practice of physical exercise in the cardiovascular and psychobiological health of university students

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